Ellen J DeBenedetti M.Ed. is a mediator, trainer, conflict coach and facilitator in private practice. She began mediating in 1990. She was the training coordinator/senior mediator for Dialogue and Resolution Center of CVVC (formerly Pittsburgh Mediation Center) from 1997-2010. She led training in conflict management, mediation, negotiation, and team building, did mediations, large group facilitation, and conflict coaching. She has worked with: businesses, non-profits, school districts, police departments, hospitals, universities, and community groups.She mediates for: EEOC, US Postal Service, PA Dept of Education, Key Bridge Foundation (DOJ ADA cases), Transportation Security Administration, and US District Court Western PA. Ellen taught conflict resolution and mediation courses at Duquesne University and California University of PA. She is on the boards of PA Council of Mediators and Mediation Council of Western PA.